10/28/2007

Digital Sleeper Painting 02


Here we have another digital painting done in Photoshop (The first one can be viewed here.). I start with a drawing, scan it, and use it as an underlay guide.
I'm still trying to get a feel for this method, which I enjoy for the time saving aspect of not having to wait for layers of oil paint to dry even though nothing beats the tactility of oil paint on canvas. There is also more room for error and general experimentation with digital painting. Although the same can be said of oil painting. I guess the madness is in the method.
Anyway, the digital painting above was based on the under-drawing viewed here which was the basis for this oil painting. In comparison, both have their subjective merits.

10/14/2007

Red Sonja

Here's a little cheese cake inspired by Frank Thorne. I've included the initial sketch and inked-only versions as well.